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Chapter-16 The Hot Spot Syndrome

BOOK TITLE: Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System): Basics and Clinical Interpretation

Author
1. Sinjab Mazen M
ISBN
9788184486544
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10177_16
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. Medical School, Damascus University, Syria, Damascus University; Al Mouasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University; Al Zahra Medical Group, Damascus, Syria; Elite Medical Center in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Damascus University; Al Mouasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University; Damascus, Syria; Elite Medical Center in Riyadh, KSA, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Damascus University, Damascus, Syria; Dr Haifa Eye Hospital, Bahrain
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Abstract

Chapter sixteen talks about the hot spot syndrome. This syndrome may happen due to misalignment, tear film disturbance, Forme Fruste keratoconus, contact lens usage, Salzmann\'s nodule or ectatic corneal diseases.

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